Railways sanctions ₹443 crore Rajpura–Mohali rail line in Punjab
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 23 September 2025 the sanction of an 18 km Rajpura–Mohali new rail line costing ₹443 crore, linking Punjab's Malwa region directly with Chandigarh.
Summary
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on 23 September 2025 that the Rajpura–Mohali new rail line has been sanctioned. The 18 km line will cost ₹443 crore and directly connect Punjab's Malwa region with the state capital Chandigarh; earlier, trains from Ludhiana had to go via Ambala. The line fulfils a demand of more than 50 years. Ashwini Vaishnaw said the railway budget for Punjab has risen to ₹5,421 crore in 2025-26 from an average of ₹225 crore in 2009-14, and announced a record 12,000 special trains for Chhath and Diwali.
Key facts
- Announced
- 23 Sep 2025, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Ravneet Singh Bittu
- Line
- Rajpura–Mohali, 18 km, new line
- Cost
- ₹443 crore
- Benefit
- Direct Malwa–Chandigarh link (earlier via Ambala)
- Punjab rail budget
- ₹5,421 crore (2025-26) vs ₹225 crore (2009-14)
- Festive trains
- Record 12,000 specials for Chhath/Diwali
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the length of the Rajpura–Mohali new rail line sanctioned in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 18 km
The 18 km line will cost ₹443 crore and link the Malwa region directly with Chandigarh.
How many special trains did the Railway Minister announce for Chhath and Diwali 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12,000
A record 12,000 special trains will run during Chhath and Diwali, up from 7,724 last year.
According to the Railway Minister in September 2025, what is Punjab's railway budget for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹5,421 crore
Punjab's railway budget rose to ₹5,421 crore in 2025-26 from an average of ₹225 crore in 2009-14.